Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We thought we were doing really well. Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. We also had some building repairs that we needed to cash flow.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Writing out your ideas, your money situation, the services you’ll offer, the marketing you’ll do, and more will help you set up a solid foundation to build a business from. You may need to file for one of those as well depending on where you live. Do some research about this on your city’s website, it is well worth the time.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

But beyond just minimizing transaction totals or stretching budgets further, coupon utilization also intersects with community connection, creativity, green living benefits, and elevating financial wellness over time. Sale calendar alerts gainfully guide strategic shopping as well. What Are Discount Codes?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

My spouse and I were that young, poor couple, sloughing away at our day jobs and scrimping and saving for years to build wealth. Well, we made it and here are some of the surprising things I found out about having a few millions. It is a habit acquired through long practice and is one that stays with you even after you build wealth.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

We spent the next couple of years building our savings back up, but I am now thinking that it needs to be increased. Three to six months living expenses used to be what the personal finance experts recommended, but in today's environment, maybe six months to a year is more prudent. How Much Do You Need in an Emergency Fund?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

And there are tons of other benefits as well. Saving on Interest You will be decreasing your debt as well as the amount you’ll pay in interest over time, which is a good thing. It reduces the overall time that the interest will accrue as well as the balance on which it is calculated.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

After trying to extend credit to finance the vacation and we were denied (best thing to ever happen to us) we realized we made too much money to be living like this and something had to change. We used the debt snowball technique to help build momentum. We cut up our credit cards and never used them again.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2011

5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money is a series that ran every Tuesday until today where some of the top personal finance bloggers share their thoughts on this topic. It seems that so many kids these days have no idea about personal finance and have not been taught the skills on how to manage money for the future.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 30, 2011

The Link Love Carnival is an avenue I created where bloggers can work together to “ build a better world “. Personal Finance. However, due to the high demand for payday loans, payday loan scams are sprouting up as well. Hello and welcome to the 4th edition of the Link Love Carnival. We also compost and we love it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Justin presents Know the Common Mistakes with Your Personal Finances posted at Budget Snob , saying, “Many people make the same financial mistakes. Well break down some of the ways to keep your data safe, and tell you what your liability is if your identity is stolen. ” Managing Debt. You probably dont.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

Among well-to-do grandparents and the 2.7 I drop a bundle each year (both money and time) on my week long Grandma Rie’s Money Camp where I try to help the kids learn about and experience personal finance concepts. Do the math and you’re talking about $16,200 to $21,600 over a grandchild’s first 18 years.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Because the collector system has an expected lifespan of fifty years, they’re often installed under driveways, parking lots, or the buildings themselves. Myth: Geothermal heat pumps won’t work for my house/office/commercial building/school. As well as. Myth: Geothermal heat pumps don’t work. The source of the.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2011

Sustainable Personal Finance. Jeff always shares personal experiences about why he is doing what he is doing. With every tip their is a personal connection to his own life. He also blogs about multiple topics, not just personal finance, which gives his blog an added appeal. Canadian Finance Blog.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 19, 2014

Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that they must be seen as one. The payment that was going to our non-mortgage debt will now be used to build up our emergency funds.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We will be away at the time the risk is the highest so we are working on getting our furniture in our basement propped up on blocks as well as running dehumidifiers. I wasn’t managing my money very well. One of the things that worked well for me was negotiating with the creditors. Now on to the PEP’s of the week.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Many franchises will require certain personal qualifications in order to consider you as a franchisee. These can include your personal finances, such as net worth, available capital and credit score, as well as industry and management experience. If you have a successful track record, though, you’ll want to explore them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 20, 2012

When you plan your vacation equipped with the right knowledge and a few well-placed clicks, you can afford to LEAVE and actually GO on a vacation. Not only do you get to go away on a budget, but can also commune with nature and have a great time laughing, telling stories, and building s’mores around a roaring fire. Here’s how.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 1, 2012

I have posted several images of checks sent to me by paid survey companies on my niche site as well as on my blog. This is how your opinions / responses to the surveys are used. So is there truly money to be made? Of course there is. These are just a handful of examples to demonstrate that money can be made by completing paid online surveys.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Create an Emergency Fund Let’s talk personal finances— $8,883 —that’s how much American households have in terms of emergency funds on average. You can use stocks and bonds to build wealth for your family and achieve a much more balanced investment strategy that nicely aligns with all your financial goals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Well, it’s here, the final countdown to the big day we have all been anticipating; the Superbowl. As far as what team I am rooting for, well, that would be THE PACK! Balance Junkie shares with us the nitty gritty on our personalities and how they really can effect how we manage our money. GO PACK GO! Managing Money.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. With many life insurance options and riders, it could be the right fit for an individual who wants to build out a policy customized to suit their needs. Our editorial team does not receive direct compensation from our advertisers.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

I’m on this journey to financial wellness with you and every weekend, I pack the newsletter with budgeting inspiration, money-saving tips & ideas, and frugal, yet tasty recipes. A few of my favorite personal finance books: The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness , by Dave Ramsey. Where We Stand.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Each year I try to help my kids teach their kids about personal finance. We have a week long Grandma Money Camp during which we have activities, games, books, movies and lessons about things related to personal finance. Making a garden stepping stone is not difficult or expensive, but does require some adult supervision.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

This simple scenario shows that small things can build to significant gains. Take personal finances, for example; too many people over-think their finances, with. This book, as well as others he has. Most people go for the million, until they realize it is probably a trick question.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Frank presents Passively Managed Funds posted at Individual Investor Strategies , saying, “Short-term mutual fund trading is a zero sum game played against other very well informed mutual fund traders and other securities market traders. I explain how to get started by purchasing the minimum amount of shares or dollars.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

It has served me well over the years, eventually leading to my current position of financial freedom. Each year I bring them together in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and focus on different aspects of personal finance, with saving being a focus in each camp. I’m a saver, always have been.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

You might even find yourself wondering, “well, they don’t know my circumstances”, or “they can’t have it that bad,” or “their life must be so much easier than mine.” Deacon, from Well Kept Wallet , says, you need to map out a step by step plan to make your goals happen. Make it visual.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Throughout the loan term, your lender will likely report your account activity to the credit bureaus, so making on-time payments is crucial to building a positive credit history. When looking for a personal loan, you’ll come across the following terms. You will also start to repay the money.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. He says we were busy building the house and our careers and it was money well spent because it freed up our time. (We

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

You will save a great deal on important and immediate items as well as important but not immediate items. Build a Positive Credit Rating Hear me out: you need to pay off high interest debt as discussed above but also build a good credit score and rating. The wants come last, and these can be bought as a reward for something.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2011

Like I mentioned a couple weeks ago, my goal here at PET is to bring a wide range of viewpoints and strategies to the world of personal finance, living green, saving money, and being healthy. You have all met Derek from Life And My Finances who is bringing you tips on career building and earning extra money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 9, 2014

I think about FinCon for example, the conference for personal finance bloggers I attended last weekend in New Orleans. While that was all well and good during the day, it wasn’t my best move one night after partying late on Bourbon Street. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Well I’ll let you decide. Personal Finance Whiz: Ever Had a $16 Burger…From Wendy’s?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2012

These days, if you spend any time on most personal finance blogs, one of the author’s main goals in life is spending less money on stuff and more money travelling. One of my personal goals in 2012 is to travel more. I want to use up all my holidays from work, as well as going on some random weekend road trips.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Try to build your emergency fund up to equal 6-12 months of income, so you can safely cover your living costs in the event of a financial disaster. Change Your Behaviour It has been said that personal finance is 20% knowledge and 80% behavior. A diversified mutual fund is an excellent way to achieve a diversified portfolio.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Well, not to worry. ” Deacon Hayes presents 10 Ways to Trim Your Budget posted at Well Kept Wallet , saying, “There are two sides to the financial equation: income and expenses. This expense is usually well worth the trade. Thanks to NCR, using your smartphone to make withdrawals at an ATM is on the horizon.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Our goal is to give you the best advice to help you make smart personal finance decisions. Power , as well as mobile app accessibility and other attributes. Those who partake in home-sharing could purchase Allstate HostAdvantage, as well, which offers extra protection for personal belongings stolen or damaged by renters.

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